Lessons from the Toolbox: Risk Management
A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox” Vol. 1 Ch. 6 Encountering risk is inevitable for any organization, including the Church,…
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New Study Emphasizes the Necessity of Listening
Trust in all institutions — not just the Church — has been steadily declining for decades. The October 2023 Synod…
Practicing the Art of “Yes, and…” in the Workplace
Introduction: Synodal Listening Over the past several years, Catholics have become more familiar with the term synodality, which means to…
New Report Shows Decline in Clergy Abuse Allegations in the U.S.
In the two-decades since the Boston Globe published the landmark “Spotlight” report that detailed widespread sexual abuse and cover up,…
Lessons from the Toolbox: Parish Planning
Parish Planning by Jim Lundholm-Eades A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox, Vol. 1” Chapter 12 Edited by Paul A. Holmes…
Pope Francis Appoints More Women to Top Leadership Roles
The recent appointment of Sister Simona Brambilla as the first woman to head the Vatican Dicastery for the Institutes of…
New Pastoral Plans in Several Dioceses Set the Stage for Synodal Leadership and Management
At the start of the new year, several U.S. dioceses — Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Archdiocese of Newark, and Diocese of…
Lessons from the Toolbox: A Pastor’s Wellness
In our Up First section, we highlight the important role the Church plays in individual and community well-being. But…
Archdiocese of Los Angeles Reaches Historic Settlement with Abuse Victims
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles’ recent historic settlement with abuse victims highlights the importance of the Church’s ongoing accountability for…
Lessons from the Toolbox: Animating Your Ministry
A Lesson from “A Pastor’s Toolbox, Vol. 2,” Chapter 1 Leaders who’ve worked in a parish, Catholic school, or other…